WELCOME TO the sumaq MACHU PICCHU hotel

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Sumaq Machu Picchu hotel, named one of South America’s best hotels by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, is located at the foot of the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu near the beautiful Vilcanota River, and offers impressive views of the mountains and landscapes. Recently refurbished with a contemporary interior inspired by thousands of years of Andean culture, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel offers five-star personalized luxury service, innovative Peruvian cuisine and a relaxing spa that features traditional indigenous treatments. Cultural experiences that highlight mystic connections with local traditions include an authentic Andean wedding ceremony and exploring Machu Picchu with a Shaman.

The luxury property features 62 exquisitely appointed rooms and suites, including 1 imperial suite, 2 junior suites and 59 standard rooms. An array of special experiences is included, among them a culinary demonstration and, for children, mini--chef classes and Andean Tales. Sumaq has been awarded Rainforest Alliance certification for its focus on sustainability and has received a certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor for five consecutive years.

IMPERIAL JOURNEY

PUBLICATIONS

JETSETTER

Aguas Calientes, the settlement right below Machu Picchu, once had a reputation as a touristy backpacker spot, but the 62 - room SUMAQ Machu Picchu brings a fresh dose of elegance - and Peruvian authenticity - to town with its rich textiles, impressive artworks, and sumptuous red-and-gold color palette and ceramics inspired by traditional Inca designs.

TRAVEL AND LEISURE

Have you passed the point in your life where hostels are, um fun? Same for Aguas Calientes — which also caters to the backpacker crowd — a stay at Sumaq will make getting up 4 a.m. more bearable.

UPTOWN

The place to stay is the five-star Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel. It’s at the foot of Machu Picchu and a stone’s throw away from the Vilcanota River. The hotel offers an authentic Peruvian immersion in the décor, the cuisine, the vibe. It’s the ideal “home” during your adventure.

MEMBERSHIPS

PROJECT IN THE SACRED VALLEY

EDUCATING AND​EMPOWERING GIRLS

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel helps with the education of young girls and adolescents in rural areas of Cusco, and with the work of the Sacred Valley Association, making it possible year after year for them to receive a high school education, transforming their lives.